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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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