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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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