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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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