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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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