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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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