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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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