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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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