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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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