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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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