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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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