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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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