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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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