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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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