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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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