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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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