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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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