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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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