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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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