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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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