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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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