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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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