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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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