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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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