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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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