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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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