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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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