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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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