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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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