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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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