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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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