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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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