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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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