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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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