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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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