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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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