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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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