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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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