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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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