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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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