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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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