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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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