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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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