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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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