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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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