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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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