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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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