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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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