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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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