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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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