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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes 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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