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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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