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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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