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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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