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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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