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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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