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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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