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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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