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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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