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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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