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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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