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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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