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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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