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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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