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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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