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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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