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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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