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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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