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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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