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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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