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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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