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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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