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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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