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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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