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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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