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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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