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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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