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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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