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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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