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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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