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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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