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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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