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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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