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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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