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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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