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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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