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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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