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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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