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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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