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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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