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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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