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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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