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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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