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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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