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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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