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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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