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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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