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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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