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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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