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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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