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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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