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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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