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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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