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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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