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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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