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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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