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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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