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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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