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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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