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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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