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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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