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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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