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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models 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 get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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