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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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