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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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