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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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