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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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