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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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