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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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