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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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