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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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