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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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