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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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