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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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