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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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