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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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