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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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