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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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