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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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