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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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