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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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