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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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