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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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