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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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