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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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