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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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