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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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