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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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