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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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