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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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