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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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