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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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