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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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