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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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