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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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