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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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