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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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