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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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