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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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