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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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