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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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