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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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