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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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