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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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