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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the 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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