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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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