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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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