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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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