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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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