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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the 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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