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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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