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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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