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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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