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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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