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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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