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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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