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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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