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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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