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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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