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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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