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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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