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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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