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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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