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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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