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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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