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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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