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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education