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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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