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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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