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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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