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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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