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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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