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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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