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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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