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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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