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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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