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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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