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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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