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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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