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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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