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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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