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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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