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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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