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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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