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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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