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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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