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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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