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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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