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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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