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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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