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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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