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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses 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. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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