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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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