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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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