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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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