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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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