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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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