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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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