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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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