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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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