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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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