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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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