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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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