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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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