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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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