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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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