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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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