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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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