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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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