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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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