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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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