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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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