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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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