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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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