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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources