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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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