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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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