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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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