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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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