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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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