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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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