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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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