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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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