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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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