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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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