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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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