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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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