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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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