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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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