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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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