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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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