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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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