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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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