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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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