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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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