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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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