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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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