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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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