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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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