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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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