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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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