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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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