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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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