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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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