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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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