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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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