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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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