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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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