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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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