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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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