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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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