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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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