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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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