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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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