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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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