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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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