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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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