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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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