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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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