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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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