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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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