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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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