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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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