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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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