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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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