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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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