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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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