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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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