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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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