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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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