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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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