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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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