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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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