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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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