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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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