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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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