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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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