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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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