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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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