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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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