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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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