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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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