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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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