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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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