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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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