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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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