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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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