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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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