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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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