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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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