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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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