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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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