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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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