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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different 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 organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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