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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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