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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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