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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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