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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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