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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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