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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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