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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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