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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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