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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure 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 classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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