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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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