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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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