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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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