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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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