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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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