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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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