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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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