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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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