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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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