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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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