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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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