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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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