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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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