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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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