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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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