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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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