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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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