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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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