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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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