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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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