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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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