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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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