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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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