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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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