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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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