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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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