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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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