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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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