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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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