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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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