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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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