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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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