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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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