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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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