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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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