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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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