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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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