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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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