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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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