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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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