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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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