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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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