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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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