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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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