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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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