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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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