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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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