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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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