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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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