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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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