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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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