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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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