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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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