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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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