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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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