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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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