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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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