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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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