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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes 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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