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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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