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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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