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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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