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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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