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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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