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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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