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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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