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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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