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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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