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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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