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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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