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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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