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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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