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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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