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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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