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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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