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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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