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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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