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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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