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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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