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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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