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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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