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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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