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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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