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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major 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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