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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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