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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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