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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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