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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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