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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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