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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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