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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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