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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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