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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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