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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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