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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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