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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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