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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important 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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