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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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