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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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