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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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