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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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