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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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