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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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