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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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