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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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