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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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