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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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