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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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