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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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