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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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