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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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