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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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