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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book 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 talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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