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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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