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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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