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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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