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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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