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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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