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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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