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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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