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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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