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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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