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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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