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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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