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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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