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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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