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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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