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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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