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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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