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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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