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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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