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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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