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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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