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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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