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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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