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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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