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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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