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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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