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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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