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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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