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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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