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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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