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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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