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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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