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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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