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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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