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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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