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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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