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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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