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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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