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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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