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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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