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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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