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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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