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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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