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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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