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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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