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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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