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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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