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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing 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 considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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