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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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