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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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