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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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