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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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