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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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