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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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