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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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