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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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