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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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