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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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