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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education