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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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