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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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