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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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