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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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