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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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