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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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