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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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