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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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