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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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