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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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