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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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