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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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