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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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