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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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