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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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