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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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