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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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