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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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