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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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