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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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