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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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