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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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