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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important 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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