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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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