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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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