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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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