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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies 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 institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates 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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