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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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