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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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